brakes

Hi there, It seems both Cupra and R versions share same brakes which acording catalog are: - Front: 345x30 - Rear: 286x12 Are these Brembo brakes? I have read somewhere but not sure about this... Regarding calipers, how many "pots" (pistons) on each? Front ones look huge! Thank...

My Leon FR is great after i did the APR ECU upgrade ... but i suffer from wheel spin even in third gear, i've been told a dig bone mount will help with this ... but my main problem is brakes. The current ones i have are OEM and i think i need to go for aftermarket as the factory ones are cutting...

Hi folks, got my brakes on today and wow they have got some serious stopping power, look the part and set the car off nicely i think. very easy fit and all went smoothly heres some pics~ (apologise about the dirty wheels and silver wheel stud, this will be sorted tomorrow weather...

Same as title really, brakes have started squeaking at low speeds. Should they look into this at the stealers, or is it something I can sort myself?

After seeing the racing brakes, and how the calipers are red... i want to paint mine red when i get the car... i was wanting to have the racing brakes put on but i thought meh... brakes are brakes at end of day goin to be good no matter what. I know how to paint or spray them as myself and...

Alright folks, Not sure if any one has had any experience of this. I've got a mk5 Ibiza 1.6 (2009 - 09) and I've not been using it much recently. When I do take it out the brakes make a grinding noise, especially noticeable when I'm slowing to a stop. It's done just over 9000 miles. I...

hi as anyone gone for the brake upgrade for £1175 seems alots of cash cant find any info on them ????

ok, ive searched soooo much but i still need help! i need new discs and pads all round on my 8v 1999 mk2, first of all, what size are my discs??? seems to be a lot of different sizes being thrown around, secondly, where should i get them from online? it would be nice to get some grooved...

hey my mate has a fabia vrs which he fully stripped and painted weve put it all back together but carnt bleed the brakes, weve tried and therse fluid at every nipple but he pedle has nothing there and carnt see any leaks. any help appriciated.

Hi:funk: I need to fit new breaks on my toledo and new discs (bigger ones):think: any recomendations:rolleyes:

Had me audi tt brake calipers and new discs n pads fitted last night . Already impressed with the feel and there not even beddid in yet !! Pics tofollow . They look far better and as I said perform better to. Defo a worth while upgrade. Breakdown of cost tt carriers plus calipers £70 red...

hi, im having problems finding discs and pads to fit my porsche 6 pot brakes on my mk2 leon cupra, i was quoted £800 for the ecs stage 5 discs and pads replacements. (thought this was a bit pricey lol) Does anyone know if any other vehicles brakes fit, ie RS4 or any of the porsche range? or can...

there are some 14 inch steelies and tires up for sale but they are 14 inch , wanting to put these on to sell my fr alloys and to fund the porsche ones will they go over the front brakes ?

Hi guys having probs at mo. wanting new front discs on LCR and have searched various websites, heard good and bad about EBC and kind of going towards Black Diamond at moment but prob am getting is every site eg Demon tweeks or Venom only list size 312" for LCR , S3's and TT225's. I know i need...

When braking it sounds like my pads are worn and the metal is grinding against the discs. Checked brake pads but are fine .. only had car 6months so not too worn down. Would changing pads/discs anyway be an idea ? or is it simply just giving it a good clean if ther anything causing this...

Last night and again this morning after start up i was driving to the end of my street, i braked at the end and the car just didn't want to stop in any hurry at all. After i got round the corner i broke again and same thing, near enough foot to the floor and very light braking then i could...

Hi all! just wandering if these 345mm brakes will straight swap onto my Altea 2.0tdi sport?http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254160 Any help is appreciated,and no poaching please! ;) Cheers.Paul :)

I actually got round to changing the brake/clutch fluid in the LCR today and wow!!!!! :funk: its a relatively easy job to do apart from bleeding the master cylinder:censored: very awkward and absolutley no room even with the charge pipe off! The fluid was a very dark brown almost black in...

On monday I had a prang on the way to work, hit up the bum on the roundabout so the car's in for repair and I have a gutless Clio courtesy car for a while till its fixed :( The difference in power compared to the Cupra is hilarious, but at least the rides much smoother to work for a while...

Hi, i am abuot to install stoptech brakes to my racing car, which was born as a standar Leon, then upgraded to CUPRA calipers... and now this is the next step. I willl put a 328 x 28mm ST40 kit, still dont know if Ferodo DS3000 or PFC01 pads. This kits offers 4 pots and floating disc, and...